Shenhua vs Ulsan Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th December 2024

Shanghai Shenhua will play host to Ulsan at Shanghai Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Wednesday. The hosts will strive to stay in the qualification zone while the visitors have one last chance to make it.

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Shanghai Shenhua returned from South Korea with a 1-0 loss to Gwangju in the previous matchday, which was their second defeat in the league phase. The hosts boast two wins and one draw, which leaves them in sixth spot on seven points and right in the qualification zone. A further win will reinforce their position in the table.

The Flower of Shanghai finished second in the recently-concluded 2024 Chinese Super League, missing the top spot by one point. They have booked their place in the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite group stage. Shanghai Shenhua will count on their impressive home record as they welcome Ulsan to their turf.

Ulsan are yet to record any points in the league phase, losing their last five matches. They sit bottom of the East Region standings with zero points. However, they could revive their campaign if they snatch maximum points in this game and subsequently win the remaining two. It appears a tall order for the visitors, considering their form in this campaign.

Tigers have been a completely different team in their domestic top flight – South Korea’s K League 1 – throughout the 2024 season. They clinched the title last month – their third in a row – after opening an eight-point lead atop the standings even before the final matchday. They have been unable to replicate that form in their continental campaign.

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Shenhua vs Ulsan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Shanghai Shenhua are unbeaten in their last 20 matches at home in all competitions.
• Shanghai Shenhua have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home.
• Both teams have met twice, also in this competition, with Ulsan emerging as the winner over home and away.
• Ulsan have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
• Shanghai Shenhua have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches while Ulsan have won once, drawn once and lost thrice. Form Guide: Shanghai Shenhua – L-D-W-D-W, Ulsan – L-L-W-D-L.

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Shenhua vs Ulsan Prediction

Shanghai Shenhua are expected to take advantage of Ulsan’s weak form to come out on top, with André Luis hoping to improve on his three-goal tally.

Ulsan will be eliminated if they record any outcome other than a win, which seems an uphill battle for the Koreans in Shanghai.

Shanghai Shenhua are expected to prevail based on form and home advantage.

Prediction: Shenhua 3-1 Ulsan

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Shenhua vs Ulsan Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Shenhua to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Shenhua to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Ulsan to score - Yes